Wings for Success holds KSQ grand opening
‘Outfitting’ women with confidence & hope
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – The unassuming Wings for Success office, situated quietly at 457 Birch Street, has an amazing story to tell. For disadvantaged women of Southern Chester County, it is a life-line; a place to regain confidence, find unwavering respect, and begin well guided steps toward professional success...
Using the Triad of Change for a better life
Know what you want, and make a plan to get there
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
The Triad of Change is a tool that helps to create a recipe for success in life. Even (especially) during times of challenge, the relationships between Perception (what you focus on), Structure (how you organize your life), Behavior (what you actually do), and Energy (fuel) have the power to helps us thrive.
January...
Chester County wins again at Pa. Farm Show
At the Pennsylvania Farm Show, various Chester County entries won honors. Seen here is the Cheese Competition “Best of Show” Award Ceremony, left to right: Kerry Kaylegian, Penn State dairy foods research and extension associate; Sue Miller, Birchrun Hills Farm; Catherine and Al Renzi, Yellow Springs Farm; Matthew Hettlinger and Sam Kennedy, The Farm at Doe Run; Carly Foose, first alternate...
Art Watch: Art goes 24/7
The 24/7 Project is an exhibition adventure in art!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Thursday January 29th marks the opening reception for a fabulously innovative and fresh take on plein air in a day. Ceramic artist Rhoda Kahler and photographer Darcie Goldberg have collaborated on a 24 hour, 7 city artistic exploration of their travel impressions.
Over the past few months, this intrepid duo...
Kennett, Unionville unite for MLK service day
Students join forces to serve others throughout community in honor of Dr. King
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times
A great ending to a morning of hard work as Patton Middle School and Kennett Middle School students unite to clean up Anson B. Nixon Park in honor of MLK Day.
KENNETT – Students in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and Kennett Consolidated School District honored...
New Year’s Resolution: Lighten up!
After (over)indulging for the holidays, now is a good time to go with lighter foods
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Bok Choy soup – Kick off the new year with lightened up dishes like Chinese style bok choy chicken soup. Photo courtesy of Marlene Baird.
If you’re anything like me and have been indulging yourself with rich food while ignoring exercise during the holidays,...
Don’t be afraid to go farther afield for wine values
Emerging regions offer value, new tastes to broaden your horizons
By Brian Gurnham, Columnist, The Times
Sweating away at the local YMCA, and trying not to be annoyed by the massive influx of post New Year’s exercise wanabees, I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen to the wine industry if people put as much emphasis on trying a new or different wine in the new year as they do on getting...
The lesson of taking tough, but good advice
Be thankful for someone who tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have had long hair for a long time. So, when Sienna Miller cut hers into this adorable MUST HAVE style of 2015, I became obsessed with the idea of “the chop.”
*author side note: when I fixate on something like this, it is not good for anyone around me. I will...
Beat the January chill and ‘warm-up’ with Good Stuff
SO much good stuff was submitted for the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday, The Times dedicated a special section to those volunteering in his honor…be sure to check it out! Got good stuff to share? Email ki*@*********es.com
Helping Women “Fly”….Wings for Success Grand Opening: Wednesday, January 21, 4- 7 PM 457 Birch Street Kennett Square. Wings for Success empowers women in need...
What To Do: Embrace winter’s joys with a multitude of fests
Winterfests abound, fun in Chadds Ford, honoring MLK and more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
There are a lot of things about winter in this area to dislike — cold weather that chills you to the bone, sunlight deprivation and nasty snowstorms that cause hazardous roads conditions. But, there are also many things to like — ice skating on frozen ponds, skiing and snowboarding...
